Friday, February 3, 2012

The Current Shop Mannequins: History, Materials, and Utilization

By Steven H. Pfanstiel


What's a mannequin? Basically, it's actually a proportionally appropriate duplicate of a man, woman, or child. Though contemporary shop mannequins include several other uses, they're primarily used as equipment of the fashion world.

Wood

Very obvious, wasn't it? In early 1900s, a historian discovered a model of the torso in Tutankhamen's tomb. It was located near a stock of ancient clothing, purportedly utilized to model or display clothes and jewelry for Egyptian royals way back in 1300 BC. Even though wood is difficult to mass-produce compared to plastic or fiberglass, having wooden shop mannequins gives an air of antiquity in your display. The smell and texture of perfectly carved wood speaks of elegance and sophistication, and would match quite beautifully into any modern day boutique.

Paper Mache

In the middle ages, French royalty had taken the reins of creating the mannequins. French kings and princes would certainly deliver trendy dolls to their fiances around the world, updating them on fashion trends and techniques.

Wicker and Wirework

The 1800s - as fashion became a global market, the modern shop mannequins were slowly entering the picture. Wicker or basketwork was a well-liked selection among designers and retailers, and so was wirework. Similar to their wood and paper counterparts, they were classy and elegant.

Plastic, Rubber, and Fiberglass

Where could modern fashion be without the numerous fabricated mannequins in every clothing store in the world? The moment mass production turned out to be available, designers, artists, and retailers hopped at the chance to produce the modern shop mannequins.

No matter what type of shop mannequins you decide on, always think about their maintenance and right storage - but most importantly, enjoy dressing it up and finding a home for it within your shop's display.




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